Interesting French enamel and ormolu double-sided table cloc...
Interesting French enamel and ormolu double-sided table clock, possibly Limoges, the panels dated 1898, the 4" dial with Arabic gilt numerals depicting a chariot scene within a gilt serpent border, further inset with four panels depicting cherubs, the side panels each with classical figures in white on a blue ground, initialled 'CH' and inscribed 'Fecit', the reverse with further mystical animals and crabs (at fault) in a panelled surround with motto 'Over Fork Over' and panels depicting mystical animals and dragonflies, twin chain fusee movement, the back plate with a visible balance wheel and regulator, with pull repeat and striking the hours on a bell to the enamel pagoda top, 18" high overall (with faults and alterations)
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Interesting French enamel and ormolu double-sided table clock, possibly Limoges, the panels dated 1898, the 4" dial with Arabic gilt numerals depicting a chariot scene within a gilt serpent border, further inset with four panels depicting cherubs, the side panels each with classical figures in white on a blue ground, initialled 'CH' and inscribed 'Fecit', the reverse with further mystical animals and crabs (at fault) in a panelled surround with motto 'Over Fork Over' and panels depicting mystical animals and dragonflies, twin chain fusee movement, the back plate with a visible balance wheel and regulator, with pull repeat and striking the hours on a bell to the enamel pagoda top, 18" high overall (with faults and alterations)
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